SEAFORD: Lib Dems lose out at district level

THE Conservatives enjoyed success at district council level, which had been Lib-Dem led for 20 years.

Previously the council had 18 Tories, 21 Lib Dems and two independent councillors but last week’s voting means out of the 41 district councillors 22 are now Tories, 18 Lib Dem and one independent.

The district has 21 wards, five of which affect Seaford - Central, East, North, South and West. Conservatives Ian White and Barry Groves retained their seats in Seaford West while Lib Dems Carolyn Lambert and Bob Allen also held onto their seats in their respective wards.

Conservatives Tony Nicholson and Rob Blackman enjoyed outstanding success in Seaford East ward with 992 and 929 votes respectively. Elsewhere Lib Dem hopeful Andrew Johnson missed out on being elected by 69 votes in the Seaford West ward.

Conservative Sam Adejini enjoyed success at both town and district level and received 733 votes to represent Seaford South at district level, 31 votes behind Bob Allen who received the most support in that ward.

Mr Adejini said, “It’s an honour to be elected to represent Seaford South. It gives me a chance to continue to campaign for better health services for Seaford.”

Councillors such as Lib Dems Jon Freeman and Kevin Mayers chose not to stand another term, along with independent Bob Sinclair.